AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Hybrid PET/MRI scans outperform either technique alone for identifying tumors in high-risk patients with suspected prostate cancer, according to research presented February 27 at ECR in Vienna. Our preliminary data confirmed the potential increase of sensitivity of the combined use of PSMA PET with MRI compared to each modality alone.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 8, 2025
DMI can be performed with the same MRI scanner that supplies standard structural images, the authors explained. Given that PET scans are more expensive and expose patients to small amounts of radiation, DMI is being explored as an alternative. The full studies can be found here and here.
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AuntMinnie
MARCH 13, 2025
The results suggest that there's a way to treat children with kidney stones with lower radiation doses, wrote a team led by Amr Salama, MD, of the Alexandria School of Medicine in Egypt. But PCNL does impart radiation, and clinicians have sought to mitigate this exposure, especially to pediatric patients. Hospital stay (days) 2.8
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Chest CT is often used to diagnose and monitor lung function of adults with the condition but is not recommended for children because it exposes them to radiation and may require a contrast agent. Symptoms can include chronic fatigue, headaches, and poor concentration. The complete study can be found here.
Professional Radiology
OCTOBER 21, 2024
However, many patients have concerns about radiation exposure and the potential risks involved. The truth is mammograms are generally safe when used properly, and the amount of radiation you’re exposed to is minimal. Radiation exposure is controlled and minimized to ensure patient safety.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 11, 2024
A point-of-care, web-based clinical decision support tool shows promise for not only reducing the incidence of inappropriate CT or MR imaging but also patients' radiation exposure and even carbon emissions caused by unnecessary exams, researchers have found. "[Our A reduction in effective radiation dose of 0.27 with 1 as reference).
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Initial percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) tube placement leads to more radiation exposure for pregnant women with suspected kidney stones, according to a study published October 27 in Urology. The Lyon team wanted to investigate the potential differences in radiation exposure per suspected stone episode between the options.
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